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Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association Promotion of best practices in the construction sector Mike Kelly, CR

www.nscsa.org. Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations. An assembly of not for profit associations and government agencies representing or serving the needs of the construction sector.A common goal to reduce the human, social, and economic losses which occur as a result of workpla

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Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association Promotion of best practices in the construction sector Mike Kelly, CR

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    1. August 2003 Mexico City Presentation www.nscsa.org Nova Scotia Construction Safety Association Promotion of “best practices” in the construction sector Mike Kelly, CRSP, CHSC, CHSO Director Safety Services/Quality Manager

    2. www.nscsa.org Canadian Federation of Construction Safety Associations An assembly of not for profit associations and government agencies representing or serving the needs of the construction sector. A common goal…… to reduce the human, social, and economic losses which occur as a result of workplace accidents and injuries.

    3. www.nscsa.org A Brief History Began in 1994 All provinces except Quebec have sponsored representatives at the table Agreement on a national standard for ‘Safety Certification” reciprocity reached in 1999 Agreement on a national standard for Safety Officer status reached in 1999

    4. www.nscsa.org Current Efforts A national standard for audit in the construction sector.

    5. www.nscsa.org Benefits of Participation Mutual Support Shared resources Annual meeting to exchange ideas and discuss current initiatives. Represent industry needs/concerns on national development initiatives such as the current HRDC initiative for development of an interactive computer based training program for pipeline contractors.

    6. www.nscsa.org Future Considerations Strategic Interventions Safety Certification as a prequalification (bid requirement) on all government projects. Health and safety compliance as an integral element of tender specifications. Non compliance treated as a breach of contract.

    7. www.nscsa.org Future Considerations Strategic Interventions Level the playing field………Health and safety compliance should not be a penalty system for the good performers. Recognize the costs associated with OH&S compliance. Tenders should be awarded based on fair evaluation of the 3 primary elements: Cost Quality Safety

    8. www.nscsa.org Requirements Internal responsibility – a workable compliance strategy. Government Leadership Industry support for: Simple standardized systems Access to quality affordable training Reward for good performance…incentives.

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